Chapter 97. Discharged
"Dad, what are we talking about? Do you know her from anywhere?" Bernard questioned his father curiously, still stunned by Beta Gilbert’s initial comment.
Beta Gilbert remained silent, his face still twisted in anger. His silence only made Bernard even more curious.
His face tightened more, and his jaw clenched hard as his brows furrowed deeply. His nostrils flared as his eyes darkened with fury, radiating intense anger that couldn’t be mistaken.
"I don’t know her from anywhere," Beta Gilbert finally muttered, his voice tense. "But I can’t explain it... I always feel this deep unrest and fear whenever I see her. There must be something about Laura being a girl!"
"That’s strange. I grew up knowing you as someone who was never afraid of anything or anyone. I think you’re right... there’s something different about her," Bernard said, his tone certain as he leaned back on the couch, still processing his father’s words.
"So, son, what kind of problem is she giving you?" Beta Gilbert asked with a curious look, leaning in slightly.
"I asked her and Cassandra a question, but the reply she gave me was exactly what I was thinking in my head, like she could see straight into my mind. She also challenged me with strong words, and I couldn’t even deny what she said or get angry. If I had reacted, it would have exposed my weakness. Something about her feels off," Bernard explained, his voice firm and his suspicion growing.
Beta Gilbert’s face hardened. "Now, I am sure about my feelings toward her. We need to run a thorough background check on her immediately. We can’t afford to have someone like that close to Maria. Such a person is a threat to us and our plans."
"Yes, Dad. I’ll start the investigation right away. I’m sure we’ll dig up something about her. We can’t let someone like her get close to Maria," Bernard said confidently.
"Good. But how do you plan to carry out the investigation without leaving any trace? You know we can’t let her suspect anything," Beta Gilbert asked with raised eyebrows, his voice laced with concern.
"Don’t worry about that, Dad. I’ve got my men who can handle this perfectly. They’ll get the job done cleanly without her noticing a thing," Bernard assured him calmly.